Cegedim Strategic Data Medical Research UK

CSD Medical Research UK is an expert in UK anonymous patient data for the healthcare industry. We supply data,analyses,full-service research,and train and support researchers in the use of primary care patient data.CSD's THIN database is an electronic medical record (EMR) data resource covering more than 3.5 million active patients in the UK. EMRs are consistently updated and can be followed as they develop over time. The unique nature of the UK’s NHS allows the life-long health record of a UK citizen to be held by one GP. THIN provides a comprehensive picture of a patient data.One major advantage of THIN Data is the ability to gain access to anonymised original medical records to confirm diagnoses on the electronic record and to elicit further information on patients. Additional Information Services (AIS) have many years' experience in liaising with data providers to obtain these records on behalf of researchers.